At a Glance
- Tasks: Support trade compliance and ensure import/export activities meet regulations.
- Company: Join Rapiscan Systems, a leader in detection technology.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, and opportunities for global travel.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in security while developing your compliance expertise.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in trade compliance with strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high‑threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low‑, medium‑, and high‑energy X‑ray technology—or multiple X‑ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements.
The Trade Compliance Analyst supports the implementation and day‑to‑day operation of the company’s trade compliance programme, ensuring import and export activities are conducted in accordance with applicable UK, US, EU, and other relevant regulations. The role will be primarily remote, with occasional travel within the UK to our Stoke‑on‑Trent and Redhill offices as required, along with up to 10% global travel.
Responsibilities
- Perform denied party, sanctions, embargo, and anti‑boycott screening of transactions
- Review sales orders and determine whether orders can proceed or require escalation
- Prepare, submit, and manage export licence applications (e.g. SIEL, OGEL, OIEL via SPIRE)
- Support export classification (UK/EU dual‑use, EAR where applicable)
- Maintain and update tariff (HTS) codes and classification data in internal systems
- Support visitor screening and approvals for site access
- Maintain export control records in line with regulatory and company requirements
- Assist with development and maintenance of compliance procedures and tools
- Support delivery of training to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with UK and global compliance teams on day‑to‑day activities
Qualifications
- 3+ years’ experience in trade compliance
- Working knowledge of UK export controls; US EAR exposure desirable
- Strong attention to detail and analytical capability
- Ability to apply regulations in a practical, business‑focused manner
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Agile (ECO/NCO processes) for engineering and product changes
- ERP systems (e.g. D365)
- Screening tools (e.g. OCR, Descartes or similar)
- Understanding of tariff codes (HTS classification)
- Export control classifications (ECCN / UK strategic controls)
Trade Compliance Analyst employer: OSI Systems, Inc.
Rapiscan Systems is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and integrity are at the forefront. As a Senior Field Service Engineer, you will benefit from extensive training opportunities, a supportive team culture, and the chance to make a significant impact in global security while travelling across Bulgaria and beyond. With a commitment to employee growth and a focus on high-quality service, Rapiscan ensures that you are equipped with the tools and resources needed for success in your role.
